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    Quote Originally Posted by gundoc View Post
    Suppressors do not increase pressure but do increase the time/pressure curve because they slow the exit of the muzzle gases. This can show as dirty cases in semi-autos but there is usually no noticeable effect in a bolt action. What you are describing is most unusual.
    My thoughts exactly - I'll do some testing this weekend and see what is going on.

 

 

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